Let’s embark on this journey

It won’t always be pretty, but it is rewarding

Step into a world where healing meets whimsy, where your journey to self-discovery unfolds like a magical adventure and an epic tale of resilience and grit. I sprinkle a dash of joy and a pinch of playfulness into my therapy sessions, all while encouraging you embracing the ugly so that it can no longer overwhelm you. At twelfth house counseling, we will lead with warmth and understanding on the path to inner harmony.

get cozy, we have work to do

I am partnered with Sauna Therapy mental health studio to offer you an inviting, soft and comfortable space to help you process, feel, and grow

twelfth house counseling is a safe space

As a queer Chicana therapist, I believe that identities are an essential component of therapy as exploring and understanding ourselves allows for deeper self-awareness, facilitating personal growth and meaningful change. I invite every client to bring all of themselves into our therapeutic alliance. While I strive to create a safe space for BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent friends, I welcome all. Just remember to be yourself, express yourself, and embrace your inner wierdo. 

MEET THE clinician

Alejandra Lazalde

PSYCHOTHERAPIST
SMALL BUSINESS OWNER
EMOTIONAL PALEONTOLOGIST
PINK ADDICT

I have practiced as a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2020. With a master's degree in clinical psychology from the University of Dallas, I specialize in humanistic, psychodynamic and interpersonal forms of therapy.

I have worked on a variety of settings within the mental health sphere, including depression research and treatment at UT Southwestern, inpatient/outpatient group treatment for eating disorders at The Renfrew Center and Eating Recovery Center, community mental health at Los Barrios Unidos, and group private practice at Ellie Mental Health.

Being queer and first generation Mexican-American, I am especially passionate about working with LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities, emphasizing inclusivity and understanding in every session. My passion for liberation informs my approach, encouraging clients to embrace their authentic selves and cultivate resilience. As a neurodivergent girly myself, I am also passionate about working with clients who have recently discovered their own neurodivergency and want to navigate the neurotypical world in a way that is kind to their gloriously different brains.

Fun Facts

If you could have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be and why?

Frida Kahlo

If you weren’t a therapist, what would you be doing?

I’ve always been dead-set on the helping profession but I think I’d have so much fun being a content creator, streamer or some sort of creative in a story telling way. I’ve always been quite the yapper.

What’s one piece of advice you try to live by?

If you have the capacity to feel it, you have the capacity to survive it.

What’s one thing people might be surprised to learn about you?

I used to train in muay thai. Yes, little old me can throw a punch or kick or too… or a few combinations.

Coffee or tea? What’s your go-to drink order?

Tea all the way! Coffee does not suit my palette. I will always order an iced matcha if it’s on the menu.

Favorite way to unwind after a long day?

Crochet in bed with a good tv show or (dubbed) anime running, junk journaling, yoga nidra, or a cozy gaming session.

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We’re the perfect match if..,

You feel misunderstood and struggle to connect with people in your life

You think and feel deeply. Sometimes to the point that you feel exhausted

You are the eldest child in your family or you had to grow up quickly to take care of others

Feel like you lost a part of yourself somewhere along the way and want reconnect with that person

You have hard time being nice to yourself, but you want to learn how to start

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Learn more about therapy with me

Therapy is not a one size fits all and no one therapist works the same. learn more about the variety of concerns twelfth house counseling specializes in.

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